warning LEXUS RX200T 2017 Workshop Manual

1242. Instrument cluster
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Displays the following multi-information display linked icons: : Master warning icon Displayed when a warning message is displayed on the multi-information
display. ( P. 673)
: Information icon Displayed when a suggestion/advice po p-up display is displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P. 119)
Displays the following items in the appropriate situation:
■Warning/Message (if equipped)
Displays the following system warning/messages:
• Pre-crash warning (Pre -crash safety system)
• Alert from the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system
• Notification message (Dynamic radar cr uise control with full-speed range)
■Audio system operation status
Displayed when the audio system is operated.
■Outside temperature
Displayed in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
• When the low outside temperature indicator is flashing
Displayed content is the same as that disp layed on the multi-information display. For
details, refer to the explanation of the outside temperature display on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 96)
/ icons
Message display area

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■Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed through sunglasses,
especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-u p display or remove your sunglasses.
■When the battery is disconnected
The customize settings of the head-up display will be reset.
■Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can be adjusted on of the multi-information
display. Also, it is automatically adjust ed according to the ambient brightness.
■Enabling/disabling of the head-up display
If the head-up display is disabled, it will rema in disabled when the engine switch is turned
off then back to IGNITION ON mode.
■Street name display (vehicles with a navigation system)
Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.
WARNING
■Before using the head-up display
●Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does not inter-
fere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position or brightness may
obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not continuously look at the head-up display while driving as you may fail to see
pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■Caution for changing settings of the head-up display
As the engine needs to be running while changing the settings of the head-up display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect
and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote con- trol.
Turn the engine switch off.
Cancel the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor of the alarm system to prevent unintended triggering of the alarm while changing the settings. (if equipped) ( P. 85)
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold , for
approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operatio n is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, andrepeat step .)
For vehicles with an alarm: To prevent unin tended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and op en and close a door once after the set-
tings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 30 seconds after is pressed,
the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.) In a case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. ( P. 83)
■Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the system may
not operate.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P. 710)
■Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h (3 mph), the master warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that door (s) or the hood in not fully closed.
The open door(s) or hood is displa yed on the multi-information display.
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Multi-information
displayUnlocking functionBeep
(Left-hand drive
vehicles)
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Holding the driver’s door handle
unlocks only the driver’s door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times Interior: Pings once
Holding any of the passenger
door handles unlocks all the doors.
Holding a door handle unlocksall the doors.Exterior: Beeps twiceInterior: Pings once

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Operation of each component
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■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or wireless remote control
 P. 170
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 740)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door open ing and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks wh en children are seated in the rear seats.
■When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an incline,
whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blow- ing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.
■When using the wireless remote control and operating the power windows or themoon roof or panoramic moon roof
Operate the power windows or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the windows or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless remote contro l. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power windows or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or seriousinjury.
■Before driving the vehicle
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that th e back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpect edly while driving, causing an accident.
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed while driving. If the back door is left open, it may hit nearby objects while driving or luggage may be
unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the ve hicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking,sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
■When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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WARNING
■Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ic e, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.
●When opening or closing th e back door, thoroughly check to make sure the sur- rounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the back
door is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the b ack door in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not pull on the back door damper stay ( P. 150) to close the back door, and do not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break,
causing an accident.
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may sud- denly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head or neck to
be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.
●The back door may suddenly shut if it is notopened fully. It is more difficult to open or
close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back doorunexpectedly opening or closing by itself.
Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage compart-ment.
●When closing the back door, take extra care
to prevent your fingers, etc., from being caught.
●When closing the back door, make sure to
press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the backdoor, it may result in hands or arms being
caught.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or seriousinjury.
■Before driving the vehicle
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the power back door is fully closed. If the power back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an
accident.
■Caution while driving
●Keep the power back door closed while driving.
If the power back door is left open, it ma y hit nearby objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.In addition, exhaust gases may enter the ve hicle, causing death or a serious health
hazard. Make sure to close the power back door before driving.
●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking, sudden swervi ng or a collision, they are susceptible to
death or serious injury.
■When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment. If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat
exhaustion or other injuries.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the power back door. Doing so may cause the power back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s
hands, arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing power back door. (The power back door will not operate when it is disabled: P. 115)

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WARNING
■Operating the power back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the power back door before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the power back door to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.
●When opening or closing the power back do or, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the power
back door is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the power back door in windy weather as it may
move abruptly in strong wind.
●Do not pull on the back door spindle ( P. 165) to close the power back door, and
do not hang on the back door spindle.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door spindle to break, causing
an accident.
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, it may
suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head or
neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the power back
door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.
●The power back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully, while on a steep incline.
Make sure that the power back door is secure
before using the luggage compartment.
●When closing the power back door, take
extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from
being caught.
●When closing the power back door, make
sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully close the
power back door, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.

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WARNING
■Back door closer
●Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the power back door system is disabled.
■Power back door
Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or any-thing that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the power
back door is about to open or close.
●If the power back door system is disabled ( P. 115) while the power back door is operating, the power back door will stop operating. The power back door must then
be operated manually. Take extra care in th is situation, as the power back door may open or close suddenly.
●If the operating conditions of the power back door (P. 156) are no longer met, a
buzzer may sound and the power back door may stop opening or closing. The power back door must then be operated manually. Take extra care on an incline in this situa-tion, as the power back door may move suddenly.
●On an incline, the power back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure thepower back door is fully open and secure.
●In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality and auto-
matic operation may be stopped. In this case, the power back door must then be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped power back door may suddenly open or close, causing an accident.
• When the power back door contacts an obstacle • When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine switch isturned to IGNITION ON mode or the engine is started during automatic opera-
tion
●In the event that the power back door is left
slightly open, the back door closer will auto- matically close it to the fully closed position. Ittakes several seconds before the back door
closer begins to operate. Be careful not to get fingers caught or anything else in the powerback door, as this may cause bone fractures
or other serious injuries.

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WARNING
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the power back door, the power back door may not operate, causin g a malfunction, or the power back door may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head
or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the power back door, using a genuine Lexus part is recommended.
■Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the power back door fully closes. Be careful not to get fingers caught or anything else.
●The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that
is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.